Thin tape-type magnetic decorative body

ABSTRACT

A thin tape-type magnetic decorative body including multiple magnetic decorative sheet units, which are interconnected to form an elongated magnetic decorative strap. Each magnetic decorative sheet unit is a soft magnetic thin sheet body with a predetermined configuration. At least one face of the magnetic decorative sheet unit is magnetically attractive. A connecting section with weakened structural strength is connected between each two adjacent magnetic decorative sheet units. An external force is applicable to one of the connecting sections to easily fold or split apart the magnetic decorative strap along the connecting section, whereby the magnetic decorative strap can be easily divided into segments with desired lengths for separate use.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is related to a thin tape-type magnetic decorativebody, and more particularly to a magnetic decorative strap, which iswidely applicable to various fields. The magnetic decorative strap iscomposed of multiple magnetic decorative sheet units. A weakenedconnecting section is connected between each two adjacent magneticdecorative sheet units. Each magnetic decorative sheet unit is formedwith a predetermined configuration. The magnetic decorative strap can beeasily split apart along one of the connecting sections into segmentswith desired lengths.

FIG. 1 shows a conventional magnetic plate 3 for attaching paper sheetto a surface of a magnetically attractable material (such as steel oriron). The magnetic plate 3 is a flat sheet. At least one face of themagnetic plate 3 is magnetically attractive for attracting amagnetically attractable surface such as a surface of a computer ironhousing as shown in FIG. 1. As necessary, the other face of the magneticplate 3 is formed with decorative lines, stripes or figures to beautifythe appearance of the magnetic plate 3. Such magnetic plate 3 haslimited area and is thus only applicable to small-area sheet 2 to holdthe same. In the case of a large-area sheet 20, several magnetic plates3 are needed for pressing the respective corners of the sheet 20 againstthe surface. This is inconvenient and the application range of themagnetic plate 3 is limited.

FIG. 2 shows a conventional elongated magnetic press bar 30 for holdinga large-area sheet 20. One face of the elongated magnetic press bar 30is magnetically attractive. Such elongated magnetic press bar 30 is hardand has a considerable volume. In the case such elongated magnetic pressbar 30 is used to attach a small-area sheet 2 to a surface, theappearance will be inharmonic and the material is waste. Moreover, suchelongated magnetic press bar 30 is too rigid to flex. As a result, suchelongated magnetic press bar 30 can be hardly applied to a narrow placeor an angled surface such as a corner.

The aforesaid conventional magnetic plate 3 and magnetic press bar 30have different configurations, that is, the former is a small-area platebody, while the latter is an elongated bar body. Therefore, the magneticplate 3 and magnetic press bar 30 are respectively applicable todifferent sites without possibility of alternative use. Furthermore, themagnetic plate 3 and magnetic press bar 30 both are inflexible so thatit is inconvenient to store or carry them. This seriously affectsproduct competitive ability in the market and increases use cost of aconsumer.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is therefore a primary object of the present invention to provide athin tape-type magnetic decorative body, which is widely applicable tovarious fields. Preferably, the thin tape-type magnetic decorative bodyis an elongated flexible magnetic decorative strap. The magneticdecorative strap is composed of multiple interconnected magneticdecorative sheet units. The magnetic decorative strap can be easilyfolded or split apart into multiple magnetic decorative sheet units ordifferent lengths of segments each having several magnetic decorativesheet units for separate and convenient use. The thin tape-type magneticdecorative body has enhanced product competitive ability and can be usedat lower cost.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide the abovethin tape-type magnetic decorative body, in which the magneticdecorative sheet units of the magnetic decorative strap can berespectively configured as recurring series of characters, animals,plants and things of a certain folktale or story, for example, SnowWhite and the Seven Dwarfs. Accordingly, the magnetic decorative strapcan be versatilely applied to various fields.

It is still a further object of the present invention to provide theabove thin tape-type magnetic decorative body, in which a large numberof magnetic decorative sheet units can be serially connected to form along magnetic decorative strap. The long magnetic decorative strap canbe wound into a roll to facilitate storage and transfer.

According to the above objects, the thin tape-type magnetic decorativebody of the present invention includes multiple magnetic decorativesheet units, which are interconnected to form a magnetic decorativestrap. Each magnetic decorative sheet unit is a soft magnetic thin sheetbody with a predetermined configuration. At least one face of themagnetic decorative sheet unit is magnetically attractive. A connectingsection with weakened structural strength is connected between each twoadjacent magnetic decorative sheet units. An external force isapplicable to one of the connecting sections to easily split apart themagnetic decorative strap along the connecting section. Accordingly, themagnetic decorative strap can be easily divided into segments forseparate use.

The present invention can be best understood through the followingdescription and accompanying drawings wherein:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the application of a conventionalmagnetic decorative body;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the application of a conventionalmagnetic decorative strap;

FIG. 3 is a view of the thin tape-type magnetic decorative body of thepresent invention in the form of an elongated strap;

FIG. 3A is an enlarged view of circled area of FIG. 3;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the application of the thintape-type magnetic decorative body of the present invention in the formof an elongated strap;

FIG. 5 is a view showing that the elongated strap is split into sheets;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the application of the thintape-type magnetic decorative body of the present invention in the formof a sheet;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing that the thin tape-type magneticdecorative body of the present invention is folded to clip and hang aclippable material in one state; and

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing that the thin tape-type magneticdecorative body of the present invention is folded to clip and hang aclippable material in another state.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Please refer to FIGS. 3 and 4. The thin tape-type magnetic decorativebody of the present invention includes multiple magnetic decorativesheet units 1. The magnetic decorative sheet units 1 are interconnectedto form a magnetic decorative strap 10. Each magnetic decorative sheetunit 1 is a soft magnetic thin sheet body with a specific configuration.At least one face of the magnetic decorative sheet unit 1 ismagnetically attractive. In addition, as necessary, the face of themagnetic decorative sheet unit 1 can be formed with decorative lines 12,dense parallel functional stripes 13 or decorative perforations 14. Thedecorative lines 12 and functional stripes 13 can be series of eyelets,dots, dents, non-penetrating embossed stripes or facialrecessed/projecting structures. By means of the decorative lines 12 andfunctional stripes 13, the magnetic decorative sheet unit 1 can haveversatile configuration and desired flexibility. Moreover, the face ofthe magnetic decorative strap 10 can be additionally coated with acoating as necessary. The coating can be made of paper, OPP, PVC, PP,PET or the like material. Alternatively, the face of the magneticdecorative sheet unit 1 can be directly painted or printed withdifferent colors of inks or paints.

A connecting section 11 is connected between each two adjacent magneticdecorative sheet units 1. Each connecting section 11 has a narrowedwidth or thinned thickness to weaken the structural strength of theconnecting section 11. Moreover, the connecting section 11 can be formedwith embossed stripes, recessed marks, dense eyelets, dots,non-penetrating dents to serve as a tear line.

In use, the magnetic decorative strap 10 can be applied to one side of alarge-area sheet 20 to hold and attach the sheet 20 to a surface of anarticle by means of magnetic attraction. Alternatively, the magneticdecorative strap 10 can be split into several segments of magneticdecorative sheet units 1 for respectively holding and attaching severalsmall-area sheets 2 to a surface of an article in a tidy state. Stillalternatively, a certain length of magnetic decorative strap 10 can belooped with two end sections of the magnetic decorative strap 10 adheredto each other to form a loop for different application.

The magnetic decorative sheet units 1 of the magnetic decorative strap10 can have identical appearances and shapes. Alternatively, themagnetic decorative sheet units 1 of the magnetic decorative strap 10can be respectively configured as recurring series of characters,animals, plants and things of a certain folktale or story, for example,Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Accordingly, the magnetic decorativestrap 10 can be versatilely applied to various fields withoutlimitation. In manufacturing, a large number of magnetic decorativesheet units 1 can be interconnected to form a very long magneticdecorative strap 10. Such magnetic decorative strap 10 can be wound intoa roll to facilitate storage and transfer.

Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the magnetic decorative strap 10 is thin andformed with facial functional stripes 13. Therefore, the magneticdecorative strap 10 has excellent flexibility and can uninterruptedlymagnetically attract an angled surface (such as a corner of a computerhousing) as a decoration. In the case a shorter length of magneticdecorative strap 10 or one single magnetic decorative sheet unit 1 isneeded, an external force can be applied to a connecting section 11connected between two adjacent magnetic decorative sheet units 1 tosplit apart a longer magnetic decorative strap 10 along the connectingsection 11. Under such circumstance, a fissure 101 is formed between themagnetic decorative sheet units 1 and the longer magnetic decorativestrap 10 is divided into segments with desired lengths for separate andconvenient use.

FIGS. 7 and 8 show that the magnetic decorative sheet units 1 of themagnetic decorative strap 10 is be used to clip and hang a clippablematerial 2. In application, two magnetic decorative sheet units 1 can befolded toward each other along the connecting section 11 connectedtherebetween. Accordingly, the two magnetic decorative sheet units 1 canattract each other to clip a small-area sheet 2 (or a lighter clippablematerial). A hanging hook 4 (or the like hanging member) can passbetween the magnetic decorative sheet units 1 along the connectingsection 11 to hang the sheet 2. In the case of a large-area sheet 20 (ora heavier clippable material), a greater attraction is needed. Undersuch circumstance, according to the weight of the clippable material, alonger magnetic decorative strap 10 can be folded along a connectingsection 11 into two layers each having multiple magnetic decorativesheet units 1. The two layers attract each other by greater attractionso as to clip the clippable material with greater clipping force. Ahanging hook 4 (or the like hanging member) can pass between the twolayers along the connecting section 11 to hang the heavier large-areasheet 20.

In conclusion, the thin tape-type magnetic decorative body of thepresent invention can be one single magnetic decorative sheet unit or anelongated magnetic decorative strap composed of multiple magneticdecorative sheet units. The length of the magnetic decorative strap isvariable with the number of the magnetic decorative sheet units. Thethin tape-type magnetic decorative body is soft and flexible and iswidely applicable to various fields with high competitive ability.

The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention,not intended to limit the scope thereof. Many modifications of the aboveembodiments can be made without departing from the spirit material 2. Inapplication, two magnetic decorative sheet units 1 can be folded towardeach other along the connecting section 11 connected therebetween.Accordingly, the two magnetic decorative sheet units 1 can attract eachother to clip a small-area sheet 2 (or a lighter clippable material). Ahanging hook 4 (or the like hanging member) can pass between themagnetic decorative sheet units 1 along the connecting section 11 tohang the sheet 2. In the case of a large-area sheet 20 (or a heavierclippable material), a greater attraction is needed. Under suchcircumstance, according to the weight of the clippable material, alonger magnetic decorative strap 10 can be folded along a connectingsection 11 into two layers each having multiple magnetic decorativesheet units 1. The two layers attract each other by greater attractionso as to clip the clippable material with greater clipping force. Ahanging hook 4 (or the like hanging member) can pass between the twolayers along the connecting section 11 to hang the heavier large-areasheet 20.

In conclusion, the thin tape-type magnetic decorative body of thepresent invention can be one single magnetic decorative sheet unit or anelongated magnetic decorative strap composed of multiple magneticdecorative sheet units. The length of the magnetic decorative strap isvariable with the number of the magnetic decorative sheet units. Thethin tape-type magnetic decorative body is soft and flexible and iswidely applicable to various fields with high competitive ability.

The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention,not intended to limit the scope thereof. Many modifications of the aboveembodiments can be made without departing from the spirit of the presentinvention.

1. A thin tape-type magnetic decorative body comprising multiplemagnetic decorative sheet units, the magnetic decorative sheet unitsbeing interconnected to form a magnetic decorative strap, each magneticdecorative sheet unit being a soft magnetic thin sheet body with apredetermined configuration, at least one face of the magneticdecorative sheet unit being magnetically attractive, a connectingsection with weakened structural strength being connected between eachtwo adjacent magnetic decorative sheet units, an external force beingapplicable to one of the connecting sections to easily split apart themagnetic decorative strap into segments along the connecting section. 2.The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed in claim 1,wherein the magnetic decorative sheet units have identical appearancesand configurations.
 3. The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body asclaimed in claim 1, wherein the magnetic decorative sheet units havedifferent appearances and configurations.
 4. The thin tape-type magneticdecorative body as claimed in claim 1, wherein each connecting sectionis narrower than the other parts of the said magnetic decorative strap.5. The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed in claim 1,wherein each connecting section is thinner than the other parts of thesaid magnetic decorative strap.
 6. The thin tape-type magneticdecorative body as claimed in claim 1, wherein each connecting sectionis formed with tear line.
 7. The thin tape-type magnetic decorative bodyas claimed in claim 4, wherein each connecting section is formed withtear line.
 8. The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed inclaim 5, wherein each connecting section is formed with tear line. 9.The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed in claim 1,wherein the face of the magnetic decorative sheet unit is formed withfunctional stripes.
 10. The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body asclaimed in claim 2, wherein the face of the magnetic decorative sheetunit is formed with functional stripes.
 11. The thin tape-type magneticdecorative body as claimed in claim 3, wherein the face of the magneticdecorative sheet unit is formed with functional stripes.
 12. The thintape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed in claim 4, wherein theface of the magnetic decorative sheet unit is formed with functionalstripes.
 13. The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed inclaim 5, wherein the face of the magnetic decorative sheet unit isformed with functional stripes.
 14. The thin tape-type magneticdecorative body as claimed in claim 6, wherein the face of the magneticdecorative sheet unit is formed with functional stripes.
 15. The thintape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed in claim 6, wherein thetear line is formed of embossed stripes, recessed marks, perforations,eyelets, dots, non-penetrating dents or facial recessed/projectingstructures.
 16. The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimedin claim 7, wherein the tear line is formed of embossed stripes,recessed marks, perforations, eyelets, dots, non-penetrating dents orfacial recessed/projecting structures.
 17. The thin tape-type magneticdecorative body as claimed in claim 8, wherein the tear line is formedof embossed stripes, recessed marks, perforations, eyelets, dots,non-penetrating dents or facial recessed/projecting structures.
 18. Thethin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed in claim 9, whereineach functional stripe is formed of embossed stripes, recessed marks,perforations, eyelets, dots, non-penetrating dents or facialrecessed/projecting structures.
 19. The thin tape-type magneticdecorative body as claimed in claim 10, wherein each functional stripeis formed of embossed stripes, recessed marks, perforations, eyelets,dots, non-penetrating dents or facial recessed/projecting structures.20. The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed in claim 11,wherein each functional stripe is formed of embossed stripes, recessedmarks, perforations, eyelets, dots, non-penetrating dents or facialrecessed/projecting structures.
 21. The thin tape-type magneticdecorative body as claimed in claim 1, wherein the face of the magneticdecorative sheet unit is formed with decorative stripes.
 22. The thintape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed in claim 4, wherein theface of the magnetic decorative sheet unit is formed with decorativestripes.
 23. The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed inclaim 5, wherein the face of the magnetic decorative sheet unit isformed with decorative stripes.
 24. The thin tape-type magneticdecorative body as claimed in claim 6, wherein the face of the magneticdecorative sheet unit is formed with decorative stripes.
 25. The thintape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed in claim 9, wherein theface of the magnetic decorative sheet unit is formed with decorativestripes.
 26. The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed inclaim 1, wherein the face of the magnetic decorative sheet unit isformed with decorative perforations.
 27. The thin tape-type magneticdecorative body as claimed in claim 4, wherein the face of the magneticdecorative sheet unit is formed with decorative perforations.
 28. Thethin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed in claim 5, whereinthe face of the magnetic decorative sheet unit is formed with decorativeperforations.
 29. The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimedin claim 6, wherein the face of the magnetic decorative sheet unit isformed with decorative perforations.
 30. The thin tape-type magneticdecorative body as claimed in claim 9, wherein the face of the magneticdecorative sheet unit is formed with decorative perforations.
 31. Thethin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed in claim 21, whereinthe face of the magnetic decorative sheet unit is formed with decorativeperforations.
 32. The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimedin claim 1, wherein the face of the magnetic decorative sheet unit iscoated with a coating.
 33. The thin tape-type magnetic decorative bodyas claimed in claim 4, wherein the face of the magnetic decorative sheetunit is coated with a coating.
 34. The thin tape-type magneticdecorative body as claimed in claim 5, wherein the face of the magneticdecorative sheet unit is coated with a coating.
 35. The thin tape-typemagnetic decorative body as claimed in claim 6, wherein the face of themagnetic decorative sheet unit is coated with a coating.
 36. The thintape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed in claim 9, wherein theface of the magnetic decorative sheet unit is coated with a coating. 37.The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed in claim 21,wherein the face of the magnetic decorative sheet unit is coated with acoating.
 38. The thin tape-type magnetic decorative body as claimed inclaim 26, wherein the face of the magnetic decorative sheet unit iscoated with a coating.